BlackRock Gold and General Class D Inc

Essentials Portfolio Analysis Background Data Performance View PDF Factsheet
Portfolio data accurate as at:

Performance

Discrete performance - to last month end

30/04/19
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30/04/20		 30/04/20
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30/04/21		 30/04/21
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30/04/22		 30/04/22
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30/04/23		 30/04/23
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30/04/24
Fund 63.5% -3.0% 3.8% -1.6% 1.6%

Annualised performance

Annualised
3 Years to
30/04/24		 5 Years to
30/04/24		 10 Years to
30/04/24
Fund 1.3% 10.5% 6.5%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight
BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION 7.54
AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD 7.11
NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD 6.21
ENDEAVOUR MINING 5.91
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. 5.46
ALAMOS GOLD 4.81
NEWMONT CORPORATION 3.86
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI 3.63
PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP. 3.50
GOLD FIELDS 3.40
Total 51.43

Fund Aims

BlackRock Gold and General Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth primarily through an actively managed portfolio of gold mining, commodity and precious-metal related shares. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities and units in collective investment schemes.Derivatives may also be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.

Fund Manager

Tom Holl manager for 8 years and 10 months

Photo of Tom Holl Thomas Holl, Vice President and portfolio manager, is a member of the Natural Resources team within BlackRock's EMEA Fundamental Equity Portfolio Management Group. He is responsible for covering the mining and gold sectors. Mr. Holl moved to his current role in 2008. His service with the firm dates back to 2006, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. At MLIM, Mr. Holl was a member of the Global Equity team and the Real Estate team as a member of the graduate training program. Mr. Holl earned a BA degree, with honors, in Land Economy from Cambridge University in 2006.

Evy Hambro manager for 15 years and 1 months

Photo of Evy Hambro Evy Hambro , Managing Director, is the joint Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock's Natural Resources Equity team. He is responsible for the management of BGF World Mining, BGF World Gold, BlackRock Gold and General Fund and BlackRock World Mining Trust. He is also co-manager of BlackRock's Natural Resources Hedge Fund and manger of a number of segregated portfolios. Mr. Hambro's service with the firm dates back to 1994, including his years with Merrill Lynch Investment Managers (MLIM), which merged with BlackRock in 2006. Mr. Hambro earned a BSc degree, with honours, in marketing, from Newcastle University in 1994.

Fund Overview

Bid (03/05/2024) 1233.15p
Offer (03/05/2024) 1241.91p
Historic yield 1.11%
Fund size (29/02/2024) £774.97m
Number of holdings 47
Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 1.17%
Launch date 01/07/2009

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 84.06%
  UK Equities 9.98%
  Commodities 3.74%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 1.49%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.13%
  Other Assets 0.61%
Portfolio data accurate as at: 29/02/24

Important Information

Source of portfolio data: Broadridge. Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Portfolio data accurate as at:

Asset Allocation

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  International Equities 84.06%
  UK Equities 9.98%
  Commodities 3.74%
  Alternative Trading Strategies 1.49%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.13%
  Other Assets 0.61%

Equity Sector Breakdown

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Industry Supersector Sector Subsector
 
 Basic Materials 94.03% - - -
 
 Basic Resources - 94.03% - -
 
 Precious Metals & Mining - - 86.59% -
 
 Gold Mining - - - 81.11%
 
 Platinum & Precious Metals - - - 5.47%
 
 Industrial Metals & Mining - - 7.44% -
 
 General Mining - - - 4.74%
 
 Copper - - - 2.71%
 
 Commodities 3.74% - - -
 
 Commodities - 3.74% - -
 
 Commodities - - 3.74% -
 
 Commodities - - - 3.74%
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies 1.49% - - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - 1.49% - -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - 1.49% -
 
 Alternative Trading Strategies - - - 1.49%
 
 Non-Classified 0.61% - - -
 
 Non-Classified - 0.61% - -
 
 Non-Classified - - 0.61% -
 
 Non-Classified - - - 0.61%
 
 Cash and Equivalents 0.13% - - -
 
 Bonds 0.00% - - -

Regional Allocation

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  North America 67.12%
  Australia & New Zealand 12.64%
  UK 9.98%
  Middle East & Africa 4.37%
  Commodities 3.74%
  Non-Classified 2.02%
  Cash and Equivalents 0.13%

Fixed Interest Currencies

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  Non-Fixed Interest Assets 99.92%
  Cash 0.08%

Regional Breakdown

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Region Country
 
 North America 67.12% -
 
 Canada - 58.13%
 
 United States - 8.99%
 
 Australia & New Zealand 12.64% -
 
 Australia - 12.64%
 
 UK 9.98% -
 
 United Kingdom - 9.98%
 
 Jersey - 0.00%
 
 Middle East & Africa 4.37% -
 
 South Africa - 4.37%
 
 Commodities 3.74% -
 
 Non-Classified 2.02% -
 
 Cash and Equivalents 0.13% -

Breakdown By Market Cap (%)

Mega
 
 
7.54%
Large
 
 
28.62%
Medium
 
 
30.33%
Small
 
 
17.29%
Micro
 
 
0.74%
Non-Classified
 
 
15.36%
Cash
 
 
0.13%

Top 10 Holdings

Stock % Weight Sector Country
1 BARRICK GOLD CORPORATION 7.54% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
2 AGNICO EAGLE MINES LTD 7.11% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
3 NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LTD 6.21% Precious Metals & Mining Australia
4 ENDEAVOUR MINING 5.91% Precious Metals & Mining United Kingdom
5 WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP. 5.46% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
6 ALAMOS GOLD 4.81% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
7 NEWMONT CORPORATION 3.86% Precious Metals & Mining United States
8 ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI 3.63% Precious Metals & Mining United Kingdom
9 PAN AMERICAN SILVER CORP. 3.50% Precious Metals & Mining Canada
10 GOLD FIELDS 3.40% Precious Metals & Mining South Africa

Dual Aspect Equity Analysis

UK Equities Int'l Equities UK Bonds Int'l Bonds UK Gilts Property Other Cash & Equiv Total
Basic Materials 9.98% 84.05% - - - - - - 94.03%
Cash and Equivalents - - - - - - - 0.13% 0.13%
Bonds - - - - - - - - -
Non-Classified - - - - - - 5.84% - 5.84%

Important Information

The Industry Classification Benchmark is a product of FTSE International Limited and has been licensed for use. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Identification Codes

Sedol Code B5ZNJ90
Mex Code MYBRGG
Isin Code GB00B5ZNJ904
Citi Code FMP1

Fund Charges

Entry Charge 0.00%
Ongoing Charges 1.17%

Aims and Benchmark

Aims BlackRock Gold and General Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital growth primarily through an actively managed portfolio of gold mining, commodity and precious-metal related shares. The Fund may also invest in other transferable securities and units in collective investment schemes.Derivatives may also be used for the purposes of efficient portfolio management.
Benchmark FTSE Gold Mining Index - GBP Price
Benchmark Category -
IA Sector Specialist

Fund Background

Valuation frequency Daily
Valuation point 12:00
Fund type Unit Trust
Launch price £1.00
Fund currency Pound Sterling
Fund domicile United Kingdom
ISA allowable Yes
SIPP allowable Yes

Distribution Details

Income frequency Annually
Distribution Type Dividend
Distribution Payment Basis Net

Distribution Dates

Ex dividend date(s) Income payment date(s)
01 March 30 April

Ratings

FE Crown Crown Rating of 4

Effect of Deductions

Assuming a growth rate of 6.00% Assuming a growth rate of 7.00%
- -

Fund Administration

Fund Trustee/Depository BNY Mellon Trust & Depositary (UK) Ltd
Fund Administrator IFDS
Fund Registrar IFDS
Fund Custodian The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV

Group Details

Group name BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited
Group address 12 Throgmorton Avenue London EC2N 2DL
Group telephone 08457 405 405
Dealing telephone 0800 445522
Email broker.services@blackrock.com
Homepage www.blackrock.co.uk
Fax number 020 7743 1135

Dealing

Minimum Investment £100000
Minimum Top Up £100
Minimum Regular Saving -
Settlement Period: Buy 3 days
Settlement Period: Sell 3 days
Pricing Basis Forward
Dealing Decimals 3

Important Information

Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage.

Important Information

Source of performance data: FE fundinfo. We can’t predict the future. Past performance isn’t a guide to future performance. The figures shown are intended only to demonstrate performance history of the fund, after allowing for the impact of ongoing charges, but take no account of product charges. Ongoing charges may vary in the future and may be higher than they are now. Fund performance is based upon the movement of the daily price and is shown as total return in GBP with income reinvested. The value of your investment can go down as well as up so you might get back less than you put in. This factsheet is for information purposes only. If there is information or terminology included that you would like to discuss, then please contact an adviser. Investors should refer to their policy documentation and supporting brochures for fund availability, investment strategy, any product information and charges. Every care has been taken in populating this output, however it must be appreciated that neither Broadridge, Prudential nor their sources guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of this information or make any warranties regarding results from its usage. "Prudential" is a trading name of The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, which is registered in England and Wales. Registered office at 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London EC3M 5AG. Registered number 15454. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority.